Sunroom Windows and Doors for Historic Boalsburg Home

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania is known for its commitment to preserving tradition and history, which is exemplified throughout the town with holiday celebrations and architecture. This residence, dating back to the late 18^th century, boasts a wealth of historic Boalsburg charm and character, but the homeowners wanted to add a few contemporary touches. Their goal was to replace the old windows and create a bright and airy sunroom. They knew it was going to be a big project, which is why they turned to Pella of Pittsburgh to supply the new construction and replacement windows and patio doors.

The primary challenge in this project was tying in a new sunroom addition with a home that is hundreds of years old. It was important to the homeowners that the new space feels cohesive across the home. To keep the aesthetics of this sunroom connected to the historic look of the rest of the home, we recommended windows and patio doors that feature intricate profiles for an authentic, traditional feel.

In addition to the historical details of Pella Reserve windows and patio doors, the homeowners also appreciated being able to customize their products. Wood windows and doors offer the most customizable designs. There are more features and options than other materials, meaning the homeowners could personalize the products to achieve the look they desired.

 They opted to add Integral Light Technology® grilles which create the most authentic look of true-divided-light windows and doors, without sacrificing on the energy performance that’s crucial for a sunroom. The grilles are permanently bonded to the inside and outside of the window glass with nonglare spacers in between. This design casts a realistic shadow that creates the effect of individual, historic windowpanes. Even the spoon-lock hardware is historically authentic, characterizing traditional style windows. The homeowners further personalized their wood patio doors and windows by selecting black as the color. Choosing black windows and black patio doors helped them achieve a more contemporary, sleek aesthetic in the sunroom without compromising on the historical elements their home required.

The homeowners were elated to complete their sunroom addition and begin enjoying the space. The casement windows and double-hung windows open up to let fresh air flow through the space. The hinged French patio doors swing open to the backyard, furthering the sophisticated feel of the historic home. With natural sunlight flooding the room and easy access to the outdoor entertainment space, these sunroom windows and doors create a wonderfully bright and inviting room to spend time in with family and friends.